Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 91 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Cavaliers 114-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.